Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Toyota Camry Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Toyota Camry

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.8 in
  • Height55.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight2,851 lb – 3,057 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.1 in
  • Toyota Camry width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 2.7 in shorter (185.8 in vs 188.5 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 171 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,125 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 171 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,125 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 105.2 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Altima is 2.7 in shorter (185.8 in vs 188.5 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 1.0 in narrower (69.1 in vs 70.1 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Altima is 0.5 in taller (55.9 in vs 55.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Toyota Camry
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaToyota CamryDifference
Length185.8 in188.5 in2.7 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in1.0 in
Height55.9 in55.4 in0.5 in
Wheelbase103.1 in105.2 in2.1 in
Curb weight2,954 lb3,125 lb171 lb

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